Gu Shengchao knew that the other party was a woman and took a few steps back in shock. The black-faced woman was angry when a man grabbed her breasts, and her inner strength leaked out. Gu Shengchao felt the Five Soul Formation vibrate, and was pushed away by a force. The woman actually broke through Gu Shengchao's Five Soul Formation. She swung her scimitar and slashed at Gu Shengchao's arm. He quickly stepped away and held the remaining scimitar to protect the emperor.
The ancient sage was horrified. The fact that the Five Soul Formation was broken was related to his relaxation after knowing that the other party was a woman. However, the strength of women should not be underestimated.
A long roar suddenly sounded on the lake, and the sound resounded through the sky, making everyone's ears buzz.
Gu Shengchao looked up and saw a boat approaching quickly. The boat is long and narrow, with numerous oars on both sides protruding from the holes to paddle the water. From a distance, it looks like a giant centipede swimming on the lake. There is a female wall on the crossing, there is no soldier handle, and there is only one person standing on it. This man's robes are fluttering, and he is as steady as Mount Tai on the high-speed and swaying walking boat, as if an immortal descended from the earth.
"Senior Lu!" Gu Shengchao saw clearly that it was Lu Chuan. He waved to Lu Chuan and shouted loudly: "I am here."
The boat was like a gull flying close to the lake. In a blink of an eye, it was under the boat. Lu Chuan raised his arms and said: "Bring the emperor down, I will pick you up."
Gu Shengchao turned around. The imperial guards saw how powerful he was and stayed away from him wherever they dared to come close. The black-faced woman was also extremely wary of him and stood aside vigilantly.
"Here you go." The scimitar in Gu Shengchao's hand was thrown towards the big hole where the black-faced woman came out. He took the opportunity to pick up the emperor and took a few steps to the parapet. He saw the position where the walker was about to reach and jumped down. Jumped down.
The black-faced woman flew up and was about to chase after him. When she saw Lu Chuan, she was immediately frightened. Although Lu Chuan's airy look was elegant, the pressure he released made the woman afraid to jump. She glared at Lu Chuan resentfully and jumped down from the big hole to look for another scimitar.
The ship has five floors in total, and the side of the ship is nearly seven or eight stories high. Jumping from such a high place, the emperor was so frightened that his three souls flew out of the sky, as if he were dead. Gu Shengchao stared down closely and was about to fall on the walking boat. Just as he was about to raise his breath to cushion the force of his fall, Lu Chuan had already pushed out with his inner strength. The two of them seemed to be gently picked up by someone and stood firmly.
Lu Chuan roared again, and the boatman in the boat was ordered to paddle as hard as he could, and the boat carried the three of them and swept towards the shore.
Wen Zhe, who was on the building boat, was dumbfounded. The reason why he had the power to dominate the world and speak out in the court was simply to hold the emperor hostage and command the three armies in the name of the emperor. Now that the emperor is no longer in control, of course he is timid. Wen Zhe ordered frantically in the direction of walking away: "Shoot for me and stop them."
The emperor is the most respected person in the world, so how can he dare to harm him? Forced by Wen Zhe's power, the Imperial Guards had no choice but to shoot a few symbolic arrows at random. Even if Zhongxin and his desperate efforts to draw the bow, they would only give up halfway if the distance was too far, and they would not be able to reach it at all.
Prince Juncheng was overjoyed and waved his hand and ordered: "Set fire."
In an instant, large and small earthen jars filled with grease were thrown up like raindrops, falling to every corner of the ship. Then rockets and fire crossbows were also shot, and the ship was instantly plunged into a sea of fire. The cockroaches surrounding him knew that the situation was over, so they rowed away one after another and fled for their lives.
Wen Zhe, the Queen, and the Prince panicked on the boat and ran back and forth helplessly. Seeing that the fire was spreading on the boat and there was no hope of survival, they all gritted their teeth and jumped into the lake. Although Wen Zhe was an eunuch and had a disability, he was still a man. He jumped down and jumped into the lake. The empress was frail, and the parapet upstairs was moving inward on each floor from bottom to top. She hugged the prince and jumped off, falling on the side of the bottom ship. Her head hit the hard wood and her brain collapsed. The prince also threw it out and sank into the lake.
"Your Highness, do you want to be saved?" Fan Lixin looked at the tragic situation in front of him and asked the ninth prince.
Prince Juncheng lowered his head and was silent in thought. After a moment, he raised his head and said, "If you want to save me, let everyone know my kindness and righteousness, but don't let anyone come up alive."
Fan Lixin immediately understood what Prince Juncheng was thinking. He stood on the bow of the boat and shouted loudly: "Save people quickly, save people quickly." After saying that, he picked up a spear and plunged it into the water. Several people dug up the side of the boat and tried to breathe. He breathed and was stabbed into the water. More people followed Fan Lixin's example, shouting "Save people" while stabbing into the water with their spears. Half of the lake was dyed red with blood.
For a long time, no one emerged alive from the lake. Only broken pieces of wood from the once tall and luxurious buildings were left floating on the lake. Everyone took inventory of the battlefield and confirmed that both Wen Zhe and the prince were dead. Only then did the prince Juncheng return in triumph and lead everyone back to the shore.
The emperor had been brought ashore by Lu Chuan and Gu Shengchao, and he sat down on the prepared dragon chair. Brother Lu led a team to surround and protect the emperor.
After the prince Juncheng came ashore, he went straight to the emperor, knelt on his knees and prostrated: "Father, please forgive me, but my rescue was late."
The emperor's lips trembled, and he reluctantly raised his hand and asked, "The prince is young, where are the others?"
"Back to my father, the prince jumped into the water and died without being rescued." Prince Juncheng answered simply and neatly.
The emperor looked at the lake under the night sky. He seemed to have aged a lot. He had thousands of words in his heart that he could not say. In the end, he only said one word: "Okay." He stopped talking and his eyes became dim.
Prince Junchen stood up and asked: "Is the fireworks show not over yet? Let's continue!"
Not long after, fireworks rose up into the night sky and bloomed, reflecting the sky and the earth in colorful colors. The blood-red patch on the lake was also particularly eye-catching.
The emperor was trembling, unable to take a step, and had no strength to stand up. He was lifted up and carried into a sedan chair, and returned to the capital under the backdrop of bright fireworks. Prince Juncheng rode on horseback and led everyone behind him, strutting like a victor.
Prince Juncheng's party won a great victory. That night, the prison door of the Ministry of Punishment was opened, and except for the temporary detention of criminals such as murder and arson, all others were released. The old owner of the Wuyou Escort Agency was naturally overjoyed when he was picked up by his family. Ding Ying walked out of the cell door and saw her master Fang Xingdan and Lu Chuan. She was so sad that she couldn't help herself. She knelt down and hugged Fang Xingdan's thigh and cried bitterly. Gu Shengchao hired a vehicle to take their master and apprentice back to the inn.
As we were about to return to Donglai Inn, the flag of a "Perfume Shop" on the side of the road fluttered in the wind, and a large kettle hung next to it. The ancient sage reined in his horse and stopped.
"What's wrong?" Fang Xingdan asked uneasily. The recent events made her a little sensitive, fearing that something would happen again.
Gu Shengchao smiled and said sheepishly: "Back to senior, there is a perfume shop right now. How about Senior Lu and I have tea first, and you accompany Miss Ding Ying to go inside and have fun for a while?"
"Really?" Fang Xingdan lifted the sedan curtain to take a look, and he and Ding Ying jumped out of the driveway one after another: "Okay, you guys have tea first, and we'll come out as soon as we go."
Facing the street of the Perfume Shop is a teahouse, where people take a rest while drinking tea and chatting. Behind it is a bathroom, which provides various bathing services. Master and disciple Fang Xingdan went to the bathroom at the back to take a bath, while Lu Chuan and Gu Shengchao drank tea and waited in front. After waiting for a moment, Gu Shengchao remembered that Ding Ying's clothes were dirty and no longer suitable for wearing. He explained the situation to Lu Chuan and hurried back to find Liu Ximei.
Liu Ximei learned about the situation and quickly packed a set of clean clothes. She looked embarrassed when she handed them to Gu Shengchao: "Miss Ding Ying is back this time. You have to guide her well and don't act rashly." Gu Shengchao agreed and hugged her. After taking off her clothes and leaving, Liu Ximei was uneasy. She sat there upset and felt like something was pressing down on her heart, making her breathless.
Gu Shengchao returned to the perfume shop and handed a woman's clothes to the clerk inside. He and Lu Chuan had just finished drinking a pot of tea when Fang Xingdan and Ding Ying came out after taking a bath.
Ding Ying wore a pony top bun, with waterfall-like black hair draped over her shoulders. Her bare makeup showed off her unique freshness and elegance, like a hibiscus emerging from water. She has practiced martial arts since she was a child, and the chivalrous spirit engraved deep in her bones, coupled with her unadorned appearance, further highlights her dignified elegance and dignity. She saluted Lu Chuan Yingying and said, "Thank you, Senior Lu, for saving your life."
Lu Chuan waved his hand and said with a hearty smile: "You're welcome, girl. Your master and I treat you as our own daughter. You were wrongly accused and imprisoned and we didn't come to rescue you in time. It's our fault that you suffered." Lu Chuan glanced at Gu Shengchao, smiled unnaturally and said, "Shengchao has been busy from the beginning. He has been working so hard for you. It's really hard work."
Ding Ying looked at the ancient sage and had mixed feelings. She had endless words to say, but she was too embarrassed to speak in front of the two seniors, so she could only hide her joy in her heart and said politely: "Thank you, Brother Gu."
Gu Shengchao scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Why don't we go back to the inn first? It's still a long time. Let's talk slowly when we get back."
Fang Xingdan thought about it, and thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, why don't Brother Lu and Sheng Chao go back first? Anyway, the inn is not far ahead. The girl and I haven't seen each other for many days. Let's have a good talk while we walk."
"It's better to take a car, it's faster this way." Gu Shengchao didn't understand Fang Xingdan's intention, but Lu Chuan already understood. He patted Gu Shengchao on the shoulder: "Let's go back first. I'm tired. You can pull me back to lie down first." A while."
Gu Shengchao didn't understand and drove Lu Chuan back. He went to the stable to tie up the horse and immediately returned to the guest room. He prepared hot tea and waited patiently for the arrival of master Fang Xingdan. After waiting for about two-quarters of an hour, Master and Disciple Fang Xingdan arrived belatedly. Gu Shengchao quickly stood up to greet him: "I'm back, sit down and drink tea." He touched the teapot and said: "The water has become cold, I'll go Make tea again.”
"No need, master told me, I will leave soon." Ding Ying said coldly, completely losing the gentleness she had when she was in the perfume shop.
"What, you want to leave." Gu Shengchao was puzzled.
Fang Xingdan pulled Lu Chuan, and the two quietly went out. Only Gu Shengchao and Ding Ying were left in the room.
"Sit down." Gu Shengchao held the chair behind Ding Ying with both hands.
Ding Ying pushed her away fiercely: "Don't be courteous to me. I'm not that kind of frivolous woman. I don't have any shame in doing everything I can for everyone."
Only then did Gu Shengchao realize that Fang Xingdan sent them away in order to better discuss things about Liu Ximei with Ding Ying. He explained: "No, it's not what you think."
"I don't care." Ding Ying interrupted his defense and said angrily: "Anyway, it's me without her, her without me, you can do whatever you want. If you can't let go of that woman, my master will be waiting for me outside. Go back with them immediately. If you want to keep me, you must let that woman leave and never interact with her again."
"I..." Gu Shengchao was speechless.
Ding Ying is his partner in life and death. The feeling is indescribable, it is the care and love from the heart. Liu Ximei was different. At the beginning, it was just sympathy and ordinary care. As the relationship between the two became closer and sublimated, the deep love and attachment for him became unforgettable and difficult to let go.
Gu Shengchao was in a dilemma between a choice and a retreat.
Ding Ying noticed his hesitation and said firmly: "Okay, I'll go." She turned and left without hesitation.
Gu Shengchao chased her for two steps and then stood still. So what if he catches up? Do he really want to keep her? What about Liu Ximei? Ding Ying is still accompanied by her master, but Liu Ximei is a lonely and weak woman, how can she survive in the world. He stood in the room, hesitating and making mistakes, in a dilemma.
After a long time, Gu Shengchao decided to go back and settle Liu Ximei first. He walked heavily back to the guest room. A lone lamp was lit in the room, but Liu Ximei was nowhere to be seen.
"Amei." Gu Shengchao called softly, but no one responded. The gentle and beautiful figure who would pounce on him at any time disappeared. Gu Shengchao looked around. The bed was neatly tidied, and the package Liu Ximei brought with him was also missing.
He panicked.
A note was left on the table, written in Liu Ximei's familiar handwriting: I'm leaving, I wish you a long life, Mei.
There were two tear stains left on the note.
The tears have not dried, but the person is not there.
